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Recently Sold on Edgewater Drive
90 Edgewater Drive #608 in Coral Gables was recently sold by the Restivo Hechtman Team. The 1 bedroom 1.5 bath condo was recently renovated and sold at $285.71 a square foot - $260,000. It features a balcony, 910 square feet, beautiful hardwood floors and a brand new kitchen. The building boasts a pool, fitness center, game/meeting room and a lobby with concierge. The location is central to Coconut Grove, Brickell, Miami Beach and Pinecrest. Congratulations to our Sellers and to the new Buyers...Welcome Home!
New Ship Joining The Disney Cruise Family
Looking for the perfect family getaway, then take a trip on the high seas with Disney's newest ship, the Disney Dream. Scheduled for completion in early 2011, they are accepting reservations beginning November 9, 2009. The ship will be over 1,000 feet in length, have 14 decks and weigh 128,000...
Oldest Standing Historic House in Coral Gables: 6810 Maynada Street
I just stepped back in time ... into the oldest standing house in Coral Gables. Built in 1899, this Gables house at 6810 Maynada Street in Coral Gables Florida literally catapults you "back into history". (My daughter said it felt like being shot back into the Civil War... The history of...
Making Sense of Miami Beach – Overview for “Out-of-Towners”
South Beach is a priviledged destination, affectionately referred to as SoBe by the locals. Occupying the southern-most 23 blocks of Miami Beach... from 1st Street .... extending up as far as 23rd Street.... South Beach is a major tourist destination, with beautiful white sandy beaches,...
Santa Maria on Brickell – Still a Highly Desirable Miami Address
Not a bad track record... Ugo Colombo's highrises still rank among the very top of Miami's most desirable condos. The Santa Maria, built in 1997, as of right now, has list prices averaging $702 / square foot in the MLS ... despite foreclosures that are rampant throughout in Miami (and...
Dogs Welcome in Miami! Tropical Park: 2 Acres Go To The Dogs!
Neighbors and local residents are one of the BEST sources of information for area new-comers... and their pets! Nancy Sanabria (a great neighbor/friend... passionate dog owner) did a 'test run" of Tropical Park's 2 acre dog park, and determined that the newest addition to pet-friendly Miami...
E-Lake Open House This Sunday
The Restivo Team will be holding an open house from 3-5 PM on E-Lake. The price has recently been reduced by $100,000! This gorgeous 4/2 home features a Koi Pond, your own sandy beach with a dock and chickee hut and has been completely renovated. Stop by and see this rare opportunity on this...
OPEN HOUSES: Near UM…Please come! 2 Beautiful Homes!
On Sunday November 8, 2009, the Restivo Team and Isac Keboudi will be holding two homes open for your viewing pleasure. Come by from 1-5 pm and see them! 5240 SW 64 Av - The pool patio overlooks quiet canal from your dock. The home features a fishpond and luscious landscape. Birch kitchen. Carport...
Title, Escrow and Closing
In Florida, the seller generally is responsible for providing clear title. The buyer generally pays for and selects the title agent. Once title has cleared, the Bank will send a Satisfaction of the Mortgage to the closing and title agent. Once the loan is approved, the file goes to...
Miami Attracts International Shoppers – Fashion Capital of the Tropics ?
Miami has long been stomping grounds for the affluent, attracting international business moguls and enticing those who jet-in or yacht-in for shopping sprees. From the looks of Coral Gables' Village of Merrick Park, Miami appears to now be dressing the part. Nieman Marcus showcased...
University of Miami Alumni & Homecoming Weekend
The University of Miami welcomes back it's alumni for a 3-day celebration, November 5-7. The activities are abundant, with events such as "Alumni Avenue," giving alums a chance to reconnect and a pre-homecoming game celebration. Students are invited to celebrate Homecoming Weekend among the alumni...
Preventative Home Maintenance
Early detection of a potential home maintenance problem can potentially save you thousands of dollars. I highly recommend that every prospective buyer get a professional inspection done before purchasing a home. Here are a handful of suggestions for maintaining your property (gained from...
Canal-front Near University of Miami: 5240 SW 64 Avenue, Miami – $757,000
Canal-front property, literally just minutes from the Univerisity of Miami and Coral Gables: 5240 SW 64 Avenue. This 4 bedroom/ 4 bath home has carport parking for 10 cars and is available for $757,000. Pool patio overlooks a quiet canal... sitting dock... and the property has a fish pond,...
Fewer Houses for Sale in Pinecrest – Thinking About Selling?
THE NUMBER OF HOUSES FOR SALE IN PINECREST HAS DROPPED FAIRLY STEADILY OVER THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS. IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONTEMPLATING SELLING, NOW MIGHT BE A GOOD TIME . I may already be working with a buyer whose ideal house is yours. If you are thinking about selling, please give me a buzz...
Miami Real Estate – Hurricane Terminology and Perspective!
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 - so we are the tail end of it right now. On occasion, Miami gets brushed by a hurricane... Fortunately, we get plenty of warning... and time to prepare (stocking up on crackers, canned goods, bottled water, wine, batteries, candles and...
Miami Halloween Activities
It's that time of year, when the kids dress up and Trick-or-Treat. Here are some fun ways to celebrate Halloween: MetroBoo at MetroZoo: October 30-31. After paying the zoo admission, the event is free. Kids 12 and under can enjoy trick-or-treating and costume contests. Monster Splash at Miami...
